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Dart-Splint: An innovative orthosis that can be integrated into a scapho-lunate and palmar midcarpal instability re-education protocol.

Authors :
Braidotti, Federica
Atzei, Andrea
Fairplay, Tracy
Source :
Journal of Hand Therapy; Jul-Sep2015, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p329-335, 7p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article offers information on the advantages of a novel hinged orthosis which allows the selective midcarpal mobilization along the plane of the dart throwing motion and mentions the applications of the orthotic device. It mentions that orthotic device provide assistance to rehabilitation protocols which limits radiocarpal joint mobility and scapho-lunate ligament overload and also speed up the wrist functional recovery after ligamentous injuries.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08941130
Volume :
28
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Hand Therapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
109049959
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.01.007